These are the only proper two words for this time of year and became especially true for me on Dec. 12.

I was sitting in my big chair in my living room where I spend most of my time watching TV. Actually, I think, like most older, living-alone seniors like myself, we have the TV on for company more than the programming.

At any rate, all of a sudden, a whole line of vehicles came down my street and parked nearby. Then there was a large group of young people and some adults coming up my driveway. I opened my door and the whole group was gathered at my front step. I think someone said who they were and asked if they could sing some Christmas carols. I was so stunned by it all I don't know if I answered.

It was beautiful to hear their voices singing some of the old-time Christmas carols. Someone handed me a plate of homemade cookies, several sang out Merry Christmas, they all piled in their vehicles and were gone, like it never even happened.

I don't know who this came about, but to Active Acres 4-H club of Kandiyohi County, I thank you with all my heart. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and health and happiness for all your lives.

I will never forget, for the rest of my days, your taking the time to come to the front of this old man's home and do what you did for me.